The following is a list of licenses, permits, or other written approvals required by the state of Minnesota and local governing bodies. The list is intended as a guide for the procurement of the proper license, permit, or written approval for subdivisions located within the state of Minnesota. Those subdivisions located outside of Minnesota will be required to conform to the state and local requirements of that jurisdiction. This list should not be construed as complete. Each subdivider will be required to obtain all state and local licenses, permits, or written approval where applicable, whether or not contained herein.
A license, permit, or other written approval from the Department of Natural Resources must be obtained prior to the commencement of the activities contained herein:
placement of any fill material (temporary or permanent) that will change the course, current, or cross-section of any public water;
A license, permit, or other written approval from the Department of Health must be obtained prior to the commencement of the activities contained herein:
the operation of a hotel-motel, resort lodging house, boarding house, restaurant, or place of refreshment as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1971, chapter 157;
the operation of mobile home park or recreation camping area as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1971, chapter 327;
approval of the plans for all buildings and facilities that are publicly owned or are for use by the public; or
If a trunk highway runs through or is adjacent to a subdivision, a permit from the Department of Transportation is required to construct entrances connecting with such trunk highway.
A permit must be obtained from the Pollution Control Agency to construct, install, or operate a disposal system pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1971, chapter 115.
A license, permit, or other written approval from the local governing body must be obtained prior to the commencement of the activities contained herein:
a building permit for the construction of, or addition to, a building, road, or other improvement;
a permit to install heating, air conditioning, or ventilation system in a building or other improvement;
MS s 83.38
September 14, 2007
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes